An acute shortage of containers is hampering exports from Bangladesh via Chittagong, following a significant fall of imports as a consequence of Covid-19.
Many mainline operators are bringing empty containers from hub ports, including Singapore, Colombo and Port Klang, to Chittagong port to carry outbound cargo.
“Shipping lines are trying hard to increase imports and pushing importers to make fast deliveries of empty containers to avoid losing export bookings,” said a CMA CGM official in Dhaka.
Last month, the Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association (BSAA) requested the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) stop forced shipments of empty containers by terminal operators from the port yard, which was causing equipment crises for export businesses.
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